1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | V90 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |